# Quintet vs Stellar Patrol Space Combat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quintet at none against Stellar Patrol Space Combat's 9. Quintet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). Stellar Patrol Space Combat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar Patrol Space Combat sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Quintet asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Quintet against 4.0 for Stellar Patrol Space Combat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Quintet's written reviews are positive against 67% of Stellar Patrol Space Combat's.

Quintet ships an update every 5 weeks, Stellar Patrol Space Combat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quintet | Stellar Patrol Space Combat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintet/id577349244/reviews) | **[4.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol-space-combat/id1407894827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 159 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AwesomeApps.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477976738) | [greg brady](https://appshunter.io/developer/867814192) |

## What reviewers say

### Quintet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintet/id577349244)

Experience the thrill of commanding a spaceship with friends in this cooperative multiplayer game. Players take on distinct roles, from Captain to Engineer, to navigate and survive the challenges of space. Success hinges on seamless teamwork and communication.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer spaceship control, Five distinct player roles, Cooperative gameplay, Cross-platform play (desktop, laptop, iPad), Single, two, three, and four-player ships available, Play with or against other player ships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique co-op gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth cross-platform play
- 💡 Innovative sci-fi shooter with RP elements
- ✨ Great graphics and design
- 🤝 Excellent for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Low player count
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ❓ Difficult to understand without tutorial
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 📱 Poor performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Game fades to black and hangs
- Black screen on iPhone 6/6+
- Doesn't work after iOS updates
- Laser repeats countdown

**Requested features**

- Add cargo and ship upgrades
- Allow saving multiple ships
- Add a first-person mode in future installments
- Make the 'trio' feature available for more levels
- Add more optimization for iPhones


### Stellar Patrol Space Combat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-patrol-space-combat/id1407894827)

Embark on a retro space simulation adventure to liberate the galaxy from invaders. Battle enemies, upgrade your ship and weapons, and explore a vast universe with numerous planets and bases. Your actions will shape your reputation and determine the fate of the free galaxy.

**Highlights:** Galaxy-wide combat against invaders, Ship and weapon upgrades, Explore 39+ star systems and 200+ planets, Mine asteroids and trade with planets, Pilot various ship types, Reputation system and achievements, Open galaxy exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turn off ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Crystals | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Crystals | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Crystals | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quintet free?

Quintet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stellar Patrol Space Combat free?

Stellar Patrol Space Combat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Quintet or Stellar Patrol Space Combat?

Stellar Patrol Space Combat is rated higher. Quintet averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Stellar Patrol Space Combat averages 4.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Quintet or Stellar Patrol Space Combat have ads?

Stellar Patrol Space Combat shows ads; Quintet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Quintet or Stellar Patrol Space Combat?

Quintet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stellar Patrol Space Combat weekly. Most recently, Quintet was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stellar Patrol Space Combat on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*